Penzance to Plymouth: Road Trip Guide & Distance

64.1 miles 103.2 km · straight line
78.5 miles actual route 126.4 km · driving distance
1h 44min estimated drive time
£12 - £15 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is Penzance from Plymouth?

The distance from Penzance to Plymouth is 64.1 miles (103.2 km) as the crow flies. Plymouth is located ENE of Penzance. By car, the driving distance is approximately 78.5 miles, taking about 1h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Penzance and Plymouth. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Penzance to Plymouth

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 44min £12 - £15 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 5min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Penzance & Plymouth

Quick Facts

Penzance
50.12°N, 5.54°W
Europe/London
0m elevation
Plymouth
50.38°N, 4.14°W
Europe/London
50m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 21 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 388.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM